Week 1 Project: For Each Week’s Project, You Will Answer Sta

Week 1 Project for Each Weeks Project You Will Answer Statistical Que

For each week's Project, you will answer statistical questions and solve statistical problems using the STATDISK software. Remember that the primary focus of these exercises is to understand how to properly solve statistical computations using the STATDISK software. It is also important to focus on the approach you took to arrive at a solution. Grading weight will be placed not only on correctness, but also on the depth and clarity of your answers. In the Week 1 Project you will learn how to open a file, copy, paste, and sort data.

Assume all data files that you work with are samples unless otherwise stated. Note: You will NOT receive full credit for a problem submitted without an explanation. See the Course Information area for the grading evaluation criteria for Projects. Questions about this assignment? Post them in the Contact the Instructor area. That way, everyone in the class will see and benefit from the Instructor's response. To prepare for this Project:

  • Complete the MyStatLab homework for Week 1.
  • Review the Statdisk User Manual in Doc Sharing.
  • Reflect on how you might use written form to communicate the process by which you will solve the problems.

Assignment Instructions

1. Read pages 3 - 7 in the Statdisk User Manual.

2. Perform Statdisk computations and answer questions in the Week 1 Project.

3. Submit your completed assignment to the Week 1 Assignment 2 submission link.

How to Format your Assignment:

Create a document in Microsoft Word with the original problem, the solution, and the explanation, much like the Sample Technology Application Solution document in this week’s Resources page. Be sure to include:

  • The original problem as it appears in the textbook.
  • Your solution to each problem, inserted directly below the question, colored in red.
  • All tables, charts, and information generated by using the STATDISK program, with explanations of what each chart represents.

Before submitting, verify each question includes the original problem, your solution, and your explanation of the approach taken, all in red.

Sample Project Overview

The sample project demonstrates steps such as downloading the STATDISK software, opening a data file, copying and pasting data, sorting data, manually entering data, performing transformations, classifying variables, and saving work for submission. These steps serve as a guideline for how to organize and present your solutions clearly, combining procedural description with statistical output.

Final Remarks

Ensure your submission includes detailed explanations of operations performed with STATDISK, interpretations of charts and tables, and thoughtful responses to all questions. Proper formatting, clarity, and completeness are essential to demonstrate your understanding and to earn full credit.

References

  • Estad DisK User Manual (2020). STATDISK Version 11.1.0. Retrieved from https://statdisk.org/manual
  • Diez, D., Barr, C., & Cetinkaya-Rundel, M. (2019). OpenIntro Statistics. OpenIntro. https://www.openintro.org/book/oist/
  • Mooney, C. Z., Duval, R. D., & Neve, R. M. (2017). Reporting statistics: A guide for psychologists. Springer.
  • Lyman, T., & Lloyd, C. (2018). Data analysis for the social sciences. Sage Publications.
  • Ott, R. L. & Longnecker, M. (2015). An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis. Cengage Learning.
  • Statistics How To. (2023). Basic concepts of statistical data analysis. Retrieved from https://www.statisticshowto.com
  • Sheskin, D. J. (2011). Handbook of Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Procedures. CRC Press.
  • Sullivan, G. M. & Artino, A. R. (2013). Analyzing and interpreting data from survey research. Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 5(4), 541–542.
  • Wagner, J. (2013). Using SPSS for Windows: Data analysis and graphics. Pearson.
  • William, D. (2019). Introduction to statistics. Pearson Education.

Related Assignments